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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.SickKids is the largest quaternary care pediatric hospital in Canada and is a teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, a leading public institution. The Division of Hematology Oncology is one the largest divisions in the Department of Paediatrics at SickKids and the largest of its kind in Canada and among the largest in North America. We provide a diagnostic service and specialist care for children under 18 years of age with cancer (pediatric oncology), non-malignant blood diseases (paediatric haematology) and haematopoietic stem cell (blood and marrow) transplantation. Our mission is to achieve and maintain excellence in the areas of clinical care, education, and research. Clinical and research activities of the division are supported by the Garron Family Cancer Centre and the SickKids Research Institute.As a Physician Assistant, you will work in a clinical setting while providing a model of care to extending physician services under the supervision of staff physicians, improving access to quality care and work in conjunction with the multidisciplinary teams across SickKids. You will be responsible for completing detailed clinical assessments of children, implementing medical directives, coordinating acquisition of appropriate investigations, reviewing cases within the medical team, and completing related administrative clinical documentation.Reporting to the Clinical Director and matrixed to the Section Head, you will work collaboratively with faculty, trainees, clinical programs, and the multidisciplinary teams across SickKids. Clinical duties are based on shift work, which may vary over time, but necessarily will include some weekend days. You will focus on the care of Leukemia and Lymphoma patients primarily in the inpatient setting.Here's What You'll Get To DoDaily assessments of pediatric patients admitted to the Oncology ward.Complete physical examinations relevant to daily care.Implement medical directives for providing care including but not limited to ordering bloodwork, imaging, medications, and transfusions.Produce clinical documentation and reports using electronic medical record systems.Liaise with consultant services.Attend relevant patient care and teaching rounds.Participate in educational sessions, including a chemotherapy curriculum.Optional training in procedures (lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspirates, skin biopsies)Here's What You'll NeedEducational requirement: Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHScPA) or Master's degree (MPAS) from a university level program. Note: Individuals with medical degrees (MDs or equivalent) are not eligible.Active registration or eligibility for registration as a Physician Assistant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with a high degree of attention to detail.Capacity to assist with patient care in a manner that emphasizes quality and safety.Ability to recognize clinical scenarios that require immediate attention from the staff physicians and other team members.Respect for patient confidentiality and awareness of issues around age of consent.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children and their family members as well as members of the multidisciplinary team.Willingness to work according to the hospital's policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.Strong IT (Information Technology) Proficiency and experience with EPIC (Electronic Patient Information Chart) considered an asset.Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.Here's What You'll LoveThis position is eligible for employee benefits coverage. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.Employment TypeTemporary 15-month contract with possibility of extension1.00 FTE37.5 hours per weekSickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Technical difficulties? Email with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. 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